Groupama Stadium will host Lyon vs Brest on Sunday, 2 March 2025, as both teams contend with each other for three valuable points. View our free predictions for this Ligue 1 clash below.
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Lyon vs Brest predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Lyon have never lost a home game against Brest.
- Brest are currently on a five-match winless streak.
- Ten of the last 12 clashes between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- Four of both teams’ last five respective games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 2-1 Brest
In 13 encounters stretching back to the 1980/81 season, Lyon have never lost a home game against Stade Brestois (W9, D4). Considering Brest's recent struggles, we are leaning towards Lyon for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Lyon
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite having a two-goal lead with under 30 minutes left to play, Stade Brestois suffered a shocking 3-2 home defeat against Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque in the Coupe de France earlier this week.
Eric Roy's troops have been going through a rough patch in recent weeks. They are currently on a five-match winless streak, a stretch that saw them eliminated from two competitions.
Ahead of this clash, Lyon are the expected winners at 13/20 (1.65). Teams with these odds usually have a 60.6% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Lyon's last six matches. Keeping in mind that ten of the last 12 meetings between these sides featured goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five clashes between Lyon and Brest, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
France Ligue 1 11/01/25
Brest
Lyon
France Ligue 1 14/04/24
Lyon
Brest
France Ligue 1 23/09/23
Brest
Lyon
France Ligue 1 01/02/23
Lyon
Brest
France Ligue 1 28/12/22
Brest
Lyon
Lyon preview: A clean bill of health
Coach Paulo Fonseca will be pleased to have no injured or suspended players heading into this clash.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Vinicius, Matic, Tessmann, Tolisso, Cherki, Fofana & Lacazette.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Brest preview: Hoping to halt their unwanted streak
On the other hand, four players are ruled out of this contest for Brest due to injuries, including Bradley Locko, Jordan Amavi, Soumaila Coulibaly and Ibrahim Salah. Additionally, Romain Del Castillo is questionable for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Bizot (GK), Haidara, Ndiaye, Chardonnet, Lala, Magnetti, Melou, Lage, Camara, Sima & Ajorque.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lille
0
Brest
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Montpellier
0
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Marseille
4
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Lens
3
Brest
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
St Etienne
3
Brest
3
Player to watch: Ludovic Ajorque
Ludovic Ajorque has been one of the most in-form players in the French top flight, scoring in six consecutive Ligue 1 games. The former Mainz forward will look to extend that streak to seven matches this weekend.